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EuropeInternationalSatcom

Viasat and Space42 Share Strategy for Equatys JV

The two companies cancelled a key roundtable at the Mobile World Conference, but Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg gave Payload an exclusive rundown.

Policy

FCC Wants ‘Weird Space’ Missions To Get Spectrum, Too

The FCC has a plan to support the space industry sectors that feel more science fiction than fact. 

VC/PE

Vast Secures $500M, Including $300M Series A

Vast has closed a $300M Series A to continue production of its Haven commercial space station, the company announced this morning. 

VC/PE

Sierra Space Closes $550M Series C

LuminArx Capital led the round, which valued the company at $8B.

Pro

The Promise Of A World of Low Launch Prices Is Still Far Off

Falcon 9’s rideshare pricing has increased 40% over the last five years.
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EuropeLaunch

PLD Space Closes €180M Series C, Eyes Flight Test This Year

The new funds give PLD a huge boost in its effort to clear significant milestones this year.

EOEurope

ICEYE Launches New Deforestation Monitoring Tool

ICEYE just one-upped the Lorax. Instead of speaking for the trees, the SAR satellite manufacturer is letting the trees speak for themselves.

Military

Heritage Foundation Rates Space Force ‘Marginal’

“The Space Force is woefully short of the resources required to hold adversary space systems at risk, and is not ready to operate in a contested environment even though conflict with a major adversary will likely begin in space,” the report says. “While most of its current capabilities are highly effective in an uncontested environment, the Space Force lacks the capacity and capability to be ready for conflict in space.”

Polaris

Senate Tees Up NASA Reauthorization, Deputy Hearings

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee is gearing up for a busy week.

BusinessEuropeGEOISAM

Infinite Orbits Expands into the UK with Lúnasa Acquisition

French in-orbit servicing startup Infinite Orbits is on a buying streak.

Military

Space Was ‘First Mover’ In Iran Conflict, Top General Says

Military space capabilities played a critical role in the early stages of Operation Epic Fury, according to the Pentagon’s top general.

StartupsTechnology

Exclusive: Starpath Unveils New Ultra-Thin Space Solar Panels

The panels are just 73g per square meter, and are priced around $15 per watt.